Overrides are voter-approved initiatives that generate additional tax revenue to fund day-to-day operations for local school districts, above and beyond what the state provides.  There are two types of overrides:

• A maintenance and operations override (M&O) supports things such as teacher salaries, benefits, supplies, and general operations.
• A district additional assistance (DAA) override funds equipment, furniture, technology, vehicles, textbooks, etc.

School districts may ask for an increase of up to 15% of their budget for their M&O override and up to 10% for a DAA override.  Overrides are approved for a term of seven years, and many school districts will ask voters to approve a renewal in year four or five of an override to maintain a consistent level of funding.  If not renewed, the amount decreases by one-third in the sixth year and two-thirds in the seventh year for a M&O override. The DAA override is eliminated after the seventh year if not renewed by voters.